Culex mosquitoes distribution in Ghana

Occurrence
Latest version published by University of Ghana Medical School on Jul 23, 2025 University of Ghana Medical School
Publication date:
23 July 2025
License:
CC-BY 4.0

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Description

This dataset provides a entomological record of the spatial and temporal distribution of Culex mosquito species across various ecological zones of Ghana between 2017 and 2025. Culex mosquitoes are important vectors of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) such as lymphatic filariasis and emerging arboviruses like West Nile virus and Japanese encephalitis. This dataset supports vector surveillance, ecological risk assessments, and integrated vector management strategies.

Data Records

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How to cite

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

Afrane Y A, Owusu-Asenso C M, Akuamoah-Boateng Y, Abdulai A, Mohammed Sabtui A R (2025). Culex mosquitoes distribution in Ghana. Version 1.0. University of Ghana Medical School. Occurrence dataset. https://cloud.gbif.org/africa/resource?r=culex_ghana&v=1.0

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The publisher and rights holder of this work is University of Ghana Medical School. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (CC-BY 4.0) License.

GBIF Registration

This resource has been registered with GBIF, and assigned the following GBIF UUID: c2aa20d7-1692-42e6-a5ee-14ed95675681.  University of Ghana Medical School publishes this resource, and is itself registered in GBIF as a data publisher endorsed by Participant Node Managers Committee.

Keywords

Occurrence; Culex; mosquito; Ghana

Contacts

Yaw Asare Afrane
  • Metadata Provider ●
  • Originator ●
  • Point Of Contact
  • Professor
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School
000 Accra
Greater Accra
GH
  • +233542286113
Christopher Mfum Owusu-Asenso
  • Originator
  • PhD student
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School
0000 Accra
Greater Accra
GH
  • +233244946047
Yaw Akuamoah-Boateng
  • Originator
  • PhD student
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School
0000 Accra
Greater Accra
GH
  • +233243088861
Anisa Abdulai
  • Originator
  • PhD student
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School
0000 Accra
Greater Accra
GH
  • +233550326583
Abdul Rahim Mohammed Sabtui
  • Originator
  • PhD student
Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Ghana Medical School
0000 Accra
Greater Accra
GH
  • +233242778716

Geographic Coverage

Distribution of Culex mosquito species across various ecological zones of Ghana: Abetifi Ada Aflao Aflive Ahwiasu Aketekyi Aklomain Allorkpem Amedzofe Antiadi Apam Apowa Azizakpe Cantonments Chorkor Dansoman Dawurampong Dodowa East Legon Elubo Fijai Galenkpegu Konongo Kpalsogu Kyekyewere Libga Medie Nima Opeibea Otukrom Oyarifa Pagaza Pediatokope Takoradi Tantra Hills Tema Community 2 Teshie Toffoe Tuba

Bounding Coordinates South West [4.888, -2.7], North East [9.595, 0.099]

Taxonomic Coverage

Culex species

Genus Culex

Temporal Coverage

Start Date / End Date 2017-01-01 / 2025-03-30

Project Data

This project investigates the spatial and temporal distribution and insecticide resistance statusof mosquito vectors in different ecological zones of Ghana

Title Spatial and temporal distribution of mosquitoes and their insecticide resistant status in Ghana
Identifier IDIT
Funding National Institute of Health (https://www.nih.gov/) received by YAA (Grant numbers: R01 A1123074, R03AI186018 and D43 TW 011513).

The personnel involved in the project:

Yaw Asare Afrane

Additional Metadata

Purpose The dataset aims to track the distribution and ecology of Culex mosquitoes to support targeted vector control and filariasis elimination efforts in Ghana. It also informs public health risk assessments by identifying potential hotspots for Culex-borne diseases in relation to urbanization, environmental change, and human exposure.
Alternative Identifiers https://cloud.gbif.org/africa/resource?r=culex_ghana